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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7745384 | Acidic hard surface cleaning comprising an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium/amine surfactant mixture The present invention relates to hard surface cleaning compositions useful in cleaning, and optionally a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit which are particularly adapted to clean lavatory appliances, particularly toilets and the like. The compositions are largely a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7402553 | Method for preparing a buffered acid composition A buffered acid composition created by the combination of liquid ammonia and an acid and a method for making the composition. The buffered acid composition is for use as a cleaning agent and for balancing the pH of a fluid. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396417 | Method for removing laser scales A degreasing method for descaling or removing laser scales from iron-containing metal part surface by treating the iron-containing metal part surfaces that is optionally tainted with laser scales with an aqueous solution containing at least one type of highly water-... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7390773 | Tire wheel cleaner comprising a dialkyl sulfosuccinate and ethoxylated phosphate ester surfactant mixture An aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition useful for cleaning automobile tires are provided. The aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition contains an alkylene glycol, a salt of dialkyl sulfosuccinate, and as surfactants ethanol amine and an ethoxylate phosphate ester.... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7384901 | Process for cleaning aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces with nitric acid and chromic acid-free compositions A process for cleaning (e.g., desmutting) an aluminum surface, using compositions free of nitric acid and chromic acid and comprising, in one embodiment, an oxidant and at least one mineral acid salt. In another embodiment, the process uses a composition free of nit... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381695 | Tire wheel cleaner comprising an ethoxylated phosphate ester surfactant An aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition useful for cleaning automobile tires are provided. The aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition contains an alkali and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxycarboxilic acid or a quaternary amine ethoxylate; a salt of an aryl sulfonat... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7375069 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368417 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a lauryl hydroxysultaine A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid pr... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358218 | Method for masking and removing stains from rugged solid surfaces Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358219 | Fabric deodorizer comprising an amine oxide The present invention provides a liquid deodorant having a high deodorizing effect and lasting ability to a fabric or fabrics. That is, the present invention provides a liquid deodorant which comprises 80 to 99% by weight of water and has a pH of 7.5 to 9.5 at 25° ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7323436 | Adduct having an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble group IIA complexes An adduct that has an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”) and at least one additive. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA s... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7304022 | Cleaning compositions comprising an organosilicone quaternary ammonium compound Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294607 | Synergistic combination of load supplement additive and corrosion inhibitors for lubricant compositions The present invention relates to a lubricant composition exhibiting enhanced load-carrying capacity and oxidative/corrosion stability. The lubricant composition of the present invention comprises a major portion of an aliphatic ester base oil having lubrication prop... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291586 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising suspended alginate inclusions The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288512 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising suspended alginate inclusions The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282475 | Compositions and methods employing zwitterionic detergent combinations The present invention provides lysis reagents, containers, methods and kits relating to the extraction or the extraction and isolation of a cellular component from a host cell. More specifically, the invention provides combinations of zwitterionic compounds that may... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7268105 | Shampoo composition comprising a mixture of glyceryl esters The present invention is related to thickening shampoo compositions and its long-term stability. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256167 | Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles and oxidizing agent The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7241726 | Complete-cycle methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7214651 | Disinfectant having improved activity against mycobacteria Methods and compositions for a concentrated alkaline disinfectant. The disinfectant includes a quaternary ammonium salt, a guanidine derivative, an alcohol ethoxylate with between 5 and 7 EO units, alkylamine, an acid, and aromatic alcohol. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7199089 | Liquid preparation for contact lens comprising a disinfectant and buffer mixture A liquid preparation for a contact lens is provided, including at least one disinfectant selected from the group consisting of germicidal biguanides and germicidal quaternary ammonium salts (Component A), glycolic acid and/or asparatic acid (Component B), and 2-amin... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199094 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a mixture of citric and formic acid Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selecte... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186676 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising alginate materials and xanthan gum The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183246 | Cleaning/disinfectant composition to clean surfaces A composition and method for cleaning surfaces having deposits, such as drink water tanks, supply water wells, water filter systems, and distributor water lines. The composition contains in combination a cleaning solution and a disinfectant, such as hydrogen peroxid... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169743 | Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions with a mixture of stabilizers Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a stabilizer system made up of a stannate stabilizer, a phosphorus containing stabilizer or a mixture of phosphorus containing stabilizers; and an aromatic chelati... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166758 | Foam and gel methods for the decontamination of metallic surfaces Decontamination of nuclear facilities is necessary to reduce the radiation field during normal operations and decommissioning of complex equipment. In this invention, we discuss gel and foam based diphosphonic acid (HEDPA) chemical solutions that are unique in that ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160847 | Water solution using in metal surface treating process and process for removing oxidized film and burred edge using the same A method for chemical etching is disclosed for taking away oxidized film and removing cut as well as punched edge burs of harden-treated carbon steel (SK3, SK4 and SK5). Thereby, the fillet edge of the cut section is achieved. An oxidized film with a thickness of se... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7148187 | Low residue cleaning composition comprising lactic acid, nonionic surfactant and solvent mixture A cleaning composition with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant gives good antimicrobial performance and good filming and streaking performance. The composition can contain a solvent with low water solubility, a volatile solvent that is miscible in ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144846 | Acidic phenolic disinfectant compositions A low pH disinfectant composition comprises an aqueous composition of a phenolic compound, an organic acid, and/or a dispersing surfactant and/or solvent. The disinfectant solution can be concentrated, or more preferably diluted ready to use, and is very effective i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7122510 | One-bath particle-free chemical cleaning The invention relates to a method for one-bath chemical cleaning and preservation of interior surfaces of hollow steel bodies, without any organic solvents, comprising controlled change of the liquid bath in that in a circuit of hoses running from a mobile tank equi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119055 | Hard surface cleaners comprising a thickening gum mixture The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materia... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115550 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7094742 | Hard surface cleaning compositions containing a sultaine and a mixture of organic acids A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid pr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090780 | Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and apparatus for water treatment A water-treating microbicide, containing an inorganic acid and a corrosion inhibitor, and further containing a carboxylic acid having 8 or less carbon atoms or any of alkali metal salts thereof. The present invention can provide a water-treating microbicide, water t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087189 | Multifunctional calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate scale inhibitor The present invention is directed a multifunctional polymer capable of inhibiting both calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate scale. The multifunctional polymer contains at least one monomer unit from each of four groups: dicarboxylic acids, mono-carboxylic acids, ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073519 | Facility parts cleaning solution for processing of (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic esters and cleaning method using said cleaning solution The present invention relates to a facility parts cleaning solution for the processing of (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic esters and a cleaning method using the cleaning solution. An aqueous cleaning composition comprising 5 to 50 wt % of at least one alkali... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7064098 | Composition for removing scale deposited on titanium materials A descaling composition for use in removing scale deposited on a member made of titanium or a titanium alloy, the descaling composition containing a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a sulfamic acid and ammonium sulfate as effective components and effectively inhibiting titan... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7045493 | Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions Stabilized thickened hydrogen peroxide containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a stabilizer system made up of a stannate stabilizer, a phosphorus containing stabilizer or a mixture of phosphorus containing stabilizers; and an aromatic chelati... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033982 | Metal product cleaning composition A cleaning product comprising about 1% to 5% by weight cornstarch; about 17% to 27% by weight of an acid with a pH of about 2.5–3.5; about 52% to 62% by weight of a surfactant; about 7% to 17% by weight NaCl, wherein said cornstarch, said acid, said surfactant, an... | 04/25/2006 |
